The annual post-Simchat Torah celebration was held in Hebron. Second Hakafot dancing with the Torah took place in the Hall of Isaac and Rebecca, the largest section of the Tomb of the Patriarchs & Matriarchs complex. This hall is accessible to Jews ten-days a year as part of the rotation agreement with the Waqf. In this hall is the entrance into the Cave of Machpela. The event was organized by Chabad of Hebron. | Hebron Jewish Community and Biblical Heritage Site

Woman dancing with the Torah at Congregation Natán Ya, 13/10/25 A wonderful Simchat Torah celebration! | קהילת "נתן יה" Natan Ya Congregation

Simchat Torah last year became one of the darkest days in recent Jewish history. It was a Shabbat, October 7. The world changed dramatically for the Jewish people on that day. Somehow as the Jewish people we must emerge from this tragedy stronger. “Simchat Torah was born when Jews had lost everything else,” said Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. “But they never lost their capacity to rejoice. A people whose capacity for joy cannot be destroyed is itself indestructible.” | World Jewish Congress

How will we celebrate Simchat Torah this year? Watch as our EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer shares an important message on what we can all focus on as we join together across the US to dance with the Torah. #orthodoxunion #simchattorah #standwithisrael #october7 #jewishfamily #torahlife | Orthodox Union

Two years after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Simchat Torah, Jews return to the very ground where lives were stolen. This time to dance, sing, and celebrate life. Simchat Torah is a celebration of the Torah, and eternality of the Jewish spirit. The joy of Torah and the unbreakable Jewish spirit shine even in the shadow of pain. #Jewish #SimchatTorah #Israel #October7 | aish.com

The father of Hamas captivity survivor Omri Miran celebrates Simchat Torah, seen here holding the Torah scroll as crowds dance and rejoice during the holiday, after his son has been released after two harrowing years in Gaza. Two years ago, on Simchat Torah (October 7, 2023), Hamas terrorists carried a horrific massacre on southern Israeli communities, the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. This year, Israel rejoices in the return of its hostages, a powerful testament to hope, resil